Hourglass Color – #e5e0d5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Hourglass color hex code is #e5e0d5, and it is composed of 90% red, 88% green and 84% blue.
Hourglass is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 7% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.32:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Hourglass color (#e5e0d5) against dark backgrounds.

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Hourglass Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Hourglass:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e5e0d5 |
| RGB | rgb(229,224,213) |
| HSL | hsl(41,23.5%,86.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 2, 7, 10 |
| HSV | 41, 7, 90 |
| RGB % | 90, 88, 84 |
| XYZ | 71, 74.8, 73.6 |
| LAB | 89.3, -0.2, 6 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 7% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 1.32 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 15.95 (passes WCAG AA) |
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